Day: May 5, 2016

No Pride in Prisons: A discussion around the Auckland Pride Parade is the latest move taken by No Pride in Prisons, a group advocating for the rights of trans prisoners through protest. This controversial group was criticised by some sections of the queer community after staging a protest during the 2016 Pride Parade. ” No […]

The New Zealand Government announced a $124 million increase in investment in new medicines over the next four years. “New Zealanders have been waiting for 81 medicines recommended by PHARMAC’s pharmacology technical advisory committee (PTAC) for up to twelve years and it is pleasing that the Government is addressing this” said Hon Heather Roy, Medicines […]

This year’s International Comedy Festival has a super strong line up of LGBT focused comedy. From overseas stars to local living legends, Oliver Hall reflects on who gave his funny bone the biggest tickle!  The real jewel in this year’s crown was Chris Parker and Tom Sainsbury’s sex-comedy masterpiece Camping. This ode to Carry On… […]

The Auckland Pride Festival Board has confirmed the appointment of two new board members, James Bennett and Zakk d’Larte. These two additions will be assisting in filling a gap left behind by outgoing Pride Board member Vinnie Sykes who announced his resignation ahead of this year’s Pride celebrations. Kirsten Sibbit, Co-Chair of APF Board, says” […]